Solar Flare Could Trigger Auroras Tonight For Northern U.S.
The X-class Coronal Mass Ejection, or CME, that erupted on the sun on Wednesday is not expected to cause major disruptions to the electrical grid or communications.
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Convicted School Shooter Apprehended After Ohio Prison Break
T.J. Lane and two other inmates escaped Thursday night from the Allen Oakwood Correctional Institution in Lima. Lane was convicted of killing 3 students at a suburban Cleveland High School in 2012.
For Teachers, Many Paths Into The Classroom ... Some Say Too Many
One in five newly hired teachers has skipped university preparation for teaching. Indiana is the latest state to make entering the classroom easier.
Playgrounds For All Children: Here's How To Find One
For kids with disabilities, a simple activity like going down a slide can be a challenge. An NPR crowdsourcing project maps inclusive playgrounds — fun and safe for all — across the country.
Expanding ISIS Fight Scrambles GOP Plan To Extend Budget And Get Out
House Republicans were hoping for a smooth two weeks before hitting the campaign trial, but a request to arm Syrian rebels has muddled that, as well as the one bill that must pass before they leave.
Sagging Pants And The Long History Of 'Dangerous' Street Fashion
For adults, "sagging" has long been a marker of slovenliness or something more sinister. But the style might just be the latest iteration of fashion freighted with some old anxieties.
In An Era Of Gridlock, Does Controlling The Senate Really Matter?
As the midterm elections near, Republicans are increasingly confident they will control both houses of Congress. But even if they do, the clashes will likely continue.
Can The U.S. Military Turn The Tide In The Ebola Outbreak?
Some say our military has a big role to play in bringing Ebola under control. But sending in troops is trickier than it sounds.
A Promise Fulfilled Upends Kansas Governor's Race
GOP Gov. Sam Brownback is losing support from his own party because his tax-cutting agenda contributed to the state's budget problem. Moderate Republicans are turning to the Democratic opponent.
Parkour May Run, Flip, Dive And Slide Its Way Into Olympics
Some leaders of this extreme city sport where people run, jump and slide on streets and over buildings, hope to slip into the games by courting the International Olympic Committee.